Updated September 30, 2026 · GizmoCue Editorial Team
ALTERNATE vs asgoodasnew
ALTERNATE
asgoodasnew
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ALTERNATE vs asgoodasnew: the differences
| Compare | ALTERNATEReviewSee alternativesSee alternatives | asgoodasnewReviewSee alternativesSee alternatives |
|---|---|---|
| Return window | 14 days | 30 daysHigher |
| Markets | DE, AT, BE, DK, ES, FR, IT, LU, NL, CHCovers more | AT, DE, ES, FR, IT |
| Extended warranty | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Trade-in | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Click and collect | No | Not confirmed |
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Key differences
- asgoodasnew scores higher overall: 9.2 vs 8.7.
- Return window is higher at asgoodasnew: 30 days vs 14 days.
- Support channels: only ALTERNATE offers Phone.
- Founded is lower at ALTERNATE: 1992 vs 2008.
- ALTERNATE is available in 5 more countries.
- Departments: only ALTERNATE offers Appliances.
- Departments: only asgoodasnew offers Cameras.
- Markets: only ALTERNATE offers BE, DK, LU.
Our verdict on each
ALTERNATE
ALTERNATE suits shoppers across Europe who want a single store for computers, phones, audio, gaming gear and refurbished kit, and who put the return window and support reach above the cheapest sticker price. It scores 8.7 overall, with 14 days to change your mind after delivery.
asgoodasnew
asgoodasnew suits buyers who want a graded, warranted computer, tablet or e-reader without paying new prices. Its entry point of €117, 2.5 years of warranty cover and 30 days for returns put it ahead of the new-machine sellers next to it on price and on cover.
Score breakdown
| Area | ALTERNATE | asgoodasnew |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | Not confirmed | 10.0Entry at €117 places the brand 6 of 34 on starting price. |
| Offer | 8.5Entry pricing is the weaker side: €1,226 opens the PC range, with 12 months on refurbished kit softening it. | 8.5Grades of like new, excellent and good, returns of 30 days and trade in widen what a buyer gets. |
| Trust | 9.2Higher14 days returns place ALTERNATE 58 of 80 brands compared, and email, phone and help centre back it up. | 8.8A named entity in DE trading since 2008, with support on email and help centre. |
How they place
| Ranking | ALTERNATE | asgoodasnew |
|---|---|---|
| Laptop brands | 47 of 78 | 32 of 78 |
| Desktops and mini PCs | 47 of 62 | 33 of 62 |
| Tablets and e-readers | 28 of 40 | 16 of 40 |
| Smartphone brands | 70 of 92 | 58 of 92 |
| Refurbished phones | 38 of 44 | 30 of 44 |
| Refurbished laptops and tablets | 40 of 45 | 30 of 45 |
| Gaming headsets and controllers | 56 of 72 | 41 of 72 |
| Consoles and gaming handhelds | 26 of 32 | 20 of 32 |
| Electronics stores | 194 of 239 | 165 of 239 |
Every fact side by side
| Fact | ALTERNATE | asgoodasnew |
|---|---|---|
| Departments | Computers, Phones, Audio, Gaming, Appliances, Refurbished | Computers, Phones, Audio, Gaming, Cameras, Refurbished |
| Legal entity | ALTERNATE GmbH | asgoodasnew electronics GmbH |
| Headquarters | Germany | Germany |
| Founded | 1992Lower | 2008 |
| Support channels | Email, Phone, Help centreCovers more | Email, Help centre |
Phones
| Fact | ALTERNATE | asgoodasnew |
|---|---|---|
| Products | Laptop, Desktop, Gaming pc, Mini pc, Tablet | Laptop, Desktop, Tablet, E reader |
| Price from | €1,226 | €117Lower |
| Warranty | 12 months | 30 monthsHigher |
| Condition grades | Like new, Excellent, Very good, Good | Like new, Excellent, Good, Fair |
| Unlocked phones | Yes | Not confirmed |
| Operating systems | Windows | Macos, Ipados, Windows, AndroidCovers more |
Computers
| Fact | ALTERNATE | asgoodasnew |
|---|---|---|
| Build to order | YesHas it | No |
| Warranty | Not confirmed | 2.5 years |
| Most memory (GB) | Not confirmed | 24 |
| Graphics | Nvidia | Apple, Intel |
3D printers and laser cutters
| Fact | ALTERNATE | asgoodasnew |
|---|---|---|
| Largest build size (mm) | 300 | Not confirmed |
| Multi-colour printing | Yes | Not confirmed |
| Top print speed (mm/s) | 600 | Not confirmed |
| Enclosed models | Yes | Not confirmed |
Gaming gear
| Fact | ALTERNATE | asgoodasnew |
|---|---|---|
| Platforms | Pc, Playstation, Xbox, Switch, Mobile | Playstation, Xbox, Switch, Pc, Standalone |
| Wireless peripherals | Yes | Yes |
| Battery life | 70 hoursHigher | 8 hours |
Monitors and peripherals
| Fact | ALTERNATE | asgoodasnew |
|---|---|---|
| Highest refresh rate (Hz) | 500 | Not confirmed |
| Panel types | Oled | Not confirmed |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | ALTERNATE | asgoodasnew | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Return window | 14 daysbelow the median | 30 daysat the median | 30 days |
Median across 79 listed brands.
Pros and cons
ALTERNATE
Pros
- Returns run for 14 days, which places ALTERNATE at 58 of 80 brands compared on return days.
- Support runs on email, phone and help centre, with a help centre listed on 96.7% of the group's stores.
- Refurbished stock is graded like new, excellent and very good and carries 12 months of cover, so used kit arrives with a stated condition.
Cons
- Click and collect is not offered, so collection is out of reach while 65.2% of the group hands goods over in person.
- Chat is missing from email, phone and help centre, and only 34.9% of the group lists it.
- Graphics cards listed are nvidia, while 67.6% of the group covers AMD builds as well.
asgoodasnew
Pros
- Cover runs 2.5 years, well past 1 for the brands compared.
- Returns run 30 days, so a graded machine can be examined at home before a decision.
- Condition is graded openly across like new, excellent and good, so the tier is known before checkout.
Cons
- Build to order is no, so configurations arrive finished rather than assembled to a brief.
- Phone is not among its support channels (email and help centre), so questions are handled in writing rather than by a call.
- Shipping covers the markets in Austria, DE and ES only, so buyers elsewhere need a local seller or a forwarder of their own.
Who each suits
ALTERNATE
Who it suits
- Shoppers in the store's European markets who want computers, phones, audio, gaming gear and refurbished kit in one basket.
- Refurbished buyers who want a stated grade from like new, excellent and very good and 12 months of cover behind it.
- Players shopping across pc, playstation and xbox, where wireless is offered rather than wired only.
Who should look elsewhere
- Anyone shopping mainly for televisions: Banggood lists computers, phones and audio, which adds tv to ALTERNATE's computers, phones and audio.
- Buyers whose list includes cameras: Akkuk.hu covers computers, phones and audio, a spread ALTERNATE does not carry.
asgoodasnew
Who it suits
- Buyers who accept a graded machine to reach a lower entry point than €117 on comparable new hardware.
- Households that want 2.5 years of cover on a computer rather than the shorter terms common across the group.
- Tablet and e-reader buyers who want laptop, desktop and tablet in the same catalogue, with trade in and returns handled alongside.
Who should look elsewhere
- GEEKOM shoppers who want a new mini-PC or laptop picked to a specification rather than graded stock at a set grade.
- Scan and CyberPowerPC buyers who need build to order machines and Nvidia or AMD gaming graphics under the same roof.
Current offers
asgoodasnew
Current offer
Discount code
45 EUR welcome voucher for newsletter signup: 45 EUR
Welcome voucher for first newsletter registration, 45 EUR on all items except accessories, minimum order value 500 EUR, usable within 7 days of receipt, not combinable with other promotional discounts
Source, checked September 30, 2026
Country by country
| Country | ALTERNATE | asgoodasnew |
|---|---|---|
| Belgium | Yes | No |
| Denmark | Yes | No |
| Luxembourg | Yes | No |
| Netherlands | Yes | No |
| Switzerland | Yes | No |
| Austria | Yes | Yes |
| France | Yes | Yes |
| Germany | Yes | Yes |
8 of 10 countries where either is available.
Questions about each
ALTERNATE
How long do I have to change my mind after delivery?+
ALTERNATE gives you 14 days to return an order, and that window applies across the store rather than category by category. In the ranking of brands on return days, the store places 58 of 80 compared brands, so it sits in the middle of the group. If you tend to deliberate longer than that, check the terms on the product page before you order.
Can I order online and pick the product up in person?+
Click and collect is not offered, so every order goes out for delivery instead of being handed over at a counter, small items such as a refurbished phone included. Across the wider group, 65.2% of listings sit with stores that do offer collection, so buyers who want to inspect a laptop before paying will need a different route.
asgoodasnew
What does the cheapest computer cost?+
The entry point is €117, and that is graded stock rather than a new machine. Across the brands compared, €86.82 is the middle starting price and the usual band runs €33.92 to €201.87. Because prices follow the condition grade, the same model can appear at several tiers.
How long is the warranty on a computer?+
Cover runs for 2.5 years, against 1 for the group, and an extended warranty is offered for buyers who want it to run longer. On graded hardware that length matters, since longer cover reduces the cost of an early fault. It sits among the longer terms in this field.
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